What hours/days is Pied Piper open?

We are open Monday-Thursday 9am-12:30pm. This includes a snack provided by Pied Piper and a lunch brought from home.

How much does it cost for my child to attend?

You are able to choose what is best for your child and family in terms of how many days they attend Pied Piper:

4 days/week $475/month
3 days/week $375/month
2 days/week $275/month

There is a one time enrollment fee every year of $100 due by June 1st to hold your spot for the upcoming school year. This is non-refundable.

Tuition is due at the beginning of each month

How do I enroll my child?

Please call or email to set up a time to come in, meet the teachers and see what our day is like at Pied Piper!

Click here to download an enrollment form.

What is the daily schedule?

General Schedule

9am-10am Drop off/check in 
Free play inside/outside
10am-10:15  Morning Meeting
Greeting/getting ready for the day
Social/emotional mini lesson 
10:15-10:30  Movement break
Songs/rhymes/read aloud
10:30-10:45  bathroom/snack
10:45-11:15  split into two groups 
3s/young 4s
pre-k older 4s/5s
11:15-12:15  Free play inside/outside 
12:15-12:30  Lunch
12:30  Dismissal

*This schedule might change depending on the day but this is a rough outline of what we will have in place in Fall 25’

What is communication like?

I will send out a newsletter at the beginning of each month with updates/plans for the month.  I'll send out a weekly recap on Thursdays or Fridays with photos/updates about our week so you can see what we've been up to!  During the school day I will have my phone on in case you need to contact me with changes in dismissal plans etc.  I also will send you text/photo updates throughout the day if you are worried about your child (I know some days are harder than others and a little reassurance goes a long way!). Please don’t hesitate to call, email or text if you ever have any questions at all. 

Also, if there is ever any information that you feel you need to share with us, please do!  Whether your child had a rough morning, didn't sleep great or had the wrong color cup at breakfast-we want to know!  The more information we have about your child, the better, so we can meet their needs and know whether to give some extra love or some extra space :)

Does my child need to be fully potty trained?

No, your child does not have to be fully potty trained.  Each child has their own timeline of doing things and it is not a one size fits all milestone. If your child is working on it, we will help while they are at school and encourage bathroom breaks as needed.  If they haven't started, that's ok too!  We just ask for you to send in your own pull-ups/wipes.  Please provide an extra change of clothes in case of accident.

What else do you offer?

I am very excited to share that we will be partnering with Julie Campilio of Roots Up for the 25’/26’ school year! She will visit us for a Soothe and Move class once a week. This is a class that teaches emotional regulation tools to help our bodies stay calm and guidance on how to navigate big emotions. It is a fun and engaging class that uses movement and breath work to self-regulate. Elyse and I will also be implementing these strategies into the classroom on a regular basis. There will be a take-home component so you can practice at home with your child if you choose. (Please check out the partnership information tab that explains what Julie will provide!)

We are also hoping to have a music class once a month with Miss Ellie of Little Music Maker.  She is wonderful at incorporating music and movement together in a fun way with props and instruments.  More to come on this!

What does outside time look like?

We will try to be outside as much as possible!  I am hoping that both drop off and pick up can be done outside (weather dependent). Please provide a change of clothes in case we get muddy or wet!

How long has Pied Piper been open?

Pied Piper Nursery School was founded in 1972 by Betty Hart, who believed in learning through play. Now owned by Carolyn Freeman, the school continues Betty’s legacy by nurturing creativity, confidence, and growth in a warm, engaging environment.